Planning Commission

Meetings

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings and minutes are available following approval.Agendas and Minutes

Members

Name

Term Expires

Polly Kanavel

June 30, 2020

Andrew Torpey

June 30, 2020

Barrett Tetlow

June 30, 2021

Stosh Podeswik

June 30, 2021

Michele Hottel

June 30, 2021

Jim Newland

June 30, 2022

Noah Alvey

June 30, 2019

Overview

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council. Members must be resident electors of the City of La Mesa.

Members are appointed for four-year terms and are subject to the city's Conflict of Interest Code. Members receive $50 as compensation for attendance at all duly held meetings.

Responsibilities

The commission:

Serves as an advisory body to the City Council on land use matters, including review of development plans for consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Sign Ordinance

Review of Special Permits, Conditional Use Permits and Variances

Reviews appeals from staff and Development Advisory Board determinations